Defect Description For Recall
All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc. (All Wheel) Is Recalling Certain 2011-2012 Ford F-550 Super Duty Chassis With A 6.8L Gasoline Engine, Modified By All Wheel And Equipped With Certain Muncie Power Products Pto Assemblies. In The Affected Vehicles, Oil May Leak From The Pto Pressure Switch Onto A Thermal Blanket Covering The Exhaust.
Make Of Vehicle
SUPER DUTY
Model Of Vehicle
F-550
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
14V491000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
The Leaking Oil May Soak Into The Thermal Blanket Covering The Exhaust, Which When Combined With Heat From Exhaust, May Result In An Increased Risk Of Fire.
Fix Defect
All Wheel Has Notified The Affected Owners, And Dealers Will Install A New Pressure Switch Kit That Moves The Switch Away From The Exhaust System, Free Of Charge. Owners Were Notified On June 10, 2014 By Certified Mail. Owners May Contact All Wheel Customer Service At 1-800-311-4778.
Vehicle Manufacturer
All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20100201
End Of Manufacture
20100430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3
Date Owners Notified
20140610
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc.
Date Report Received
20140808